There've been times, when I thought I heard angels
And I must admit, it took me by surprise
I heard rhythm, and the fullness of life
So rich, it brought tears to my eyesThere was a time, I was sure I heard angels
It was a sound tinged with sadness, but loaded with the joy
Full of rhythm, and oh such music
Kind of streetwise jubilation at the coming of that blessed boyAngels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strain
Gloria, in excel sis deo
Gloria, in excel sis deo, ohShepherds why this jubilee
Why your joyous strains prolong
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heav'nly songGloria, in excel sis deo
Gloria, in excel sis deo, ohCome to bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the lord, the new born kingGloria, in excel sis deo
Gloria, in excel sis deo, ohAngels we have heard on high
Angels we have heard on high, (gloria)
Angels we have heard on high, (gloria)
Angels we have heard on high, (gloria)
Angels we have heard on high, (gloria)Angels we have heard
